C

LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT SAINT LUCIE

3720 SE JENNINGS RD, PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL 34952
Score: 65 / 100

With a score of 65 out of 100, Life Care Center Of Port Saint Lucie earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Florida nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Port Saint Lucie location.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of Port Saint Lucie is near the national average, with 4.01 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 31 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Port Saint Lucie. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.01 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.60 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.12 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.30 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.45 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.30 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

31
Total Deficiencies
Oct 14, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 31 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Oct 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Oct 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Sep 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Mar 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Feb 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 7.7% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 6.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 7.6% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 10.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 65 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
123
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 7, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15